Iheanacho Signs One-Year Deal with Celtic
Scottish champions Celtic have announced the signing of Nigerian forward Kelechi Iheanacho on a one-year contract. The 28 year old arrives as a free agent after parting ways with Leicester City, where he spent seven years and scored over 60 goals in all competitions.
Iheanacho, who will wear the No. 14 shirt in Glasgow, expressed his delight at the move "It feels amazing to join a massive club like Celtic. The fans are incredible and I can’t wait to get started."
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers, who previously coached Iheanacho during his spell at Leicester, welcomed the reunion: "Kelechi is a proven striker with great experience at the highest level. He will bring quality and depth to our attack as we prepare for both domestic challenges and European football."
The Nigerian international is expected to make his debut in Celtic’s upcoming Premiership fixture this weekend, and he will also be eligible for their UEFA Champions League campaign.
Iheanacho joins fellow Super Eagles star Leon Balogun in Scotland, adding further Nigerian presence to the league.
Editorial
We view Kelechi Iheanacho’s arrival at Celtic as a bold and timely step for both player and club. For Celtic, his signing adds not just another attacking option but a striker with pedigree, one who has delivered on big stages from the Premier League to international tournaments. At a time when depth in quality strikers is crucial, this deal looks astute.
For Iheanacho, the move is more than just a contract; it is a chance for revival. After drifting in and out of favour at Leicester, he now finds himself in a team where expectation is high but opportunity is also abundant. Under Brendan Rodgers, who knows his strengths, he can rediscover the confidence and sharpness that once made him one of Africa’s most promising forwards.
Scottish champions Celtic have announced the signing of Nigerian forward Kelechi Iheanacho on a one-year contract. The 28 year old arrives as a free agent after parting ways with Leicester City, where he spent seven years and scored over 60 goals in all competitions.
Iheanacho, who will wear the No. 14 shirt in Glasgow, expressed his delight at the move "It feels amazing to join a massive club like Celtic. The fans are incredible and I can’t wait to get started."
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers, who previously coached Iheanacho during his spell at Leicester, welcomed the reunion: "Kelechi is a proven striker with great experience at the highest level. He will bring quality and depth to our attack as we prepare for both domestic challenges and European football."
The Nigerian international is expected to make his debut in Celtic’s upcoming Premiership fixture this weekend, and he will also be eligible for their UEFA Champions League campaign.
Iheanacho joins fellow Super Eagles star Leon Balogun in Scotland, adding further Nigerian presence to the league.
Editorial
We view Kelechi Iheanacho’s arrival at Celtic as a bold and timely step for both player and club. For Celtic, his signing adds not just another attacking option but a striker with pedigree, one who has delivered on big stages from the Premier League to international tournaments. At a time when depth in quality strikers is crucial, this deal looks astute.
For Iheanacho, the move is more than just a contract; it is a chance for revival. After drifting in and out of favour at Leicester, he now finds himself in a team where expectation is high but opportunity is also abundant. Under Brendan Rodgers, who knows his strengths, he can rediscover the confidence and sharpness that once made him one of Africa’s most promising forwards.